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Water covers three-fourths of the surface of the planet. The majority In the ocean, masses of water experience three types of movement:
of this water is salt water, and a smaller part is fresh water. Salt water,
Tides: changes in the level of the sea.
unlike fresh water, has a large quantity of dissolved minerals and salt
that gives it its taste. Waves: swells of water usually caused by the wind.
Currents: movements of water similar to a river, under the ocean
Water is found in many forms: glaciers, polar ice caps,
and in different directions.
oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater and as clouds or
vapor in the atmosphere.

In the hydrologic cycle, or water cycle, water circulates Low Tide

continuously between these different forms.

Oceans and lakes are important saltwater and freshwater reserves. In both cases, the difference in luminosity,
temperature and pressure in the water affect the diversity of life forms.

Surface of the Ocean High Tide

Photic Zone

200 meters below

surface level
Water is an important resource for human beings: it regulates the global temperature, irrigates crops
and helps us maintain good personal hygiene, among other functions.

Water has been polluted by many human activities, such as livestock farming, agriculture, domestic
activities and industrial activities. For this reason, it has been necessary to establish natural
Aphotic Zone reserves to protect this resource.

Everyone can help save and protect water with simple actions such as turning off the tap when
brushing your teeth and taking quick showers.

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1. Answer the questions as if 10 glasses of water represent the total 3. Match each type of water movement with its description.
amount of water on the earth.
Changes in sea level near the
waves

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a. Approximately how many glasses of water represent the total amount of fresh water coast.
on the planet? Explain.

Swells of water usually caused by

currents
wind.

b. About how many glasses represent the amount of salt water on earth? Explain.
Movements of water in the ocean in
tides
a specific direction.

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4. Mark the activities that pollute with an and the activities that help with a .
Section 2
2. Complete the table.

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Ocean Lake

Type of Water

Size
5. What actions would you propose to care for the planets water reserves?

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Depth

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